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When translated from an Italian phrase, ‘Far Niente’ romantically means ‘without a care’. We hope you recapture that essence as you take a behind-the-scenes peek at Far Niente and the fine Cabernet and Chardonnay we produce here in Oakville.

Without a Care

A Blog By Far Niente

Feb

9

Were you at Far Niente Cabernet Release Day? Candlelit caves and beautiful vintages around almost every corner. . . Cheese, charcuterie and delicious bites flowing from the kitchen. . . It was a day to remember, for sure. But if you weren’t able to join us, don’t despair—we’ve saved some of our newly released Cabernet just for you.

Jan

26

Far Niente has been fully solar powered since May 2008, and just this past week President and CEO Larry Maguire received a welcome reminder of one of the many benefits of going solar. Read about it in his latest blog post.

Jan

19

Landscape Designer Daniel Townsend shares the reward and satisfaction of composting at Far Niente. We are deep into our frigid winter with mid- to low-20s, cold for the Napa Valley. I see a plume of steam on our compost pile. I investigate and find...

Jan

12

I have a secret to share about winemakers. We’re really not as cool as you think we are. Deep down we’re just a bunch of geeks. Ok, so maybe we’re a bunch of geeks who have the really cool job of making wine.

Jan

5

What do we have planned for 2012? Beyond tending the vineyards, keeping busy in the cellar, maintaining the historic stone winery and greeting the guests that visit us each day, we have a year full of great events planned. First up: the much-anticipated annual Cabernet release day on Saturday, February 4.